Yamanashi Prefecture
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Template:Japanese prefecture Yamanashi Prefecture (山梨県 Yamanashi-ken) is located in the Chubu region on Honshu island, Japan. The capital is the city of Kofu.
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History
Yamanashi Prefecture corresponds to the pre-Meiji Restoration Kai Province. During the Sengoku period it was the domain of Takeda Shingen.
Geography
Yamanshi Prefecture is bordered by Tokyo, Kanagawa, Saitama, Shizuoka, and Nagano. The prefecture is landlocked, and surrounded by mountains with a narrow central valley. Mount Fuji forms part of the southern boundary.
Cities
Towns and villages
These are the towns and villages in each district.
Economy
Demographics
Culture
Tourism
Yamanashi is a popular destination for tourism. Mount Fuji, the Fuji Five Lakes region, the city of Kofu, the nearby wineries, and the fine temple Erin-ji are a few of the most popular places to visit.
Prefectural symbols
Miscellaneous topics
External links
- Official Yamanshi Prefecture homepage (http://www.pref.yamanashi.jp/english/index.htm)
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